Project Manager, Contracts and Construction

Caddo Parish School District; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Caddo Parish School District in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a Project Manager for Contracts and Construction to oversee district building contracts, review bids, and coordinate with vendors on capital projects.

Education/experience: Bachelor's Degree; or ten years or more of related experience; strong analytical, negotiation, and contract-management abilities; interpret complex financial/technical documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; or ten years or more of related experience.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract-management abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex financial/technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities concerned with contracts for purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products, or services.
• Monitors all phases of construction.
• Reviews bids for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptability.
• Negotiates contracts with bidders and prepares amendments or extensions as needed.
• Estimates HVAC projects and assists with budgets.

Skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years related experience

Job description

Project Manager, Contracts and Construction

Caddo Parish School District Central Office - Shreveport, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5919934

Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager, Contracts and Construction

Job Code: 038

Grade: J

DOT Code: 162.117-014

Department: School Plant

Prepared By: Richard Dezendorf

Prepared Date: August 27, 1997

Approved By: David A. Barr

Approved Date: March 23, 2001

SUMMARY

Directs activities concerned with contracts for the purchase or sale of equipment, materials, products, or services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitors all phases of construction.

Examines estimates of material, equipment, and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Plans and expedites work for ADA program access.

Prepares bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required.

Review s bids from other firms for conformity to contract requirements and determines acceptable bids.

Negotiates contract with bidder(s).

Requests or approves amendments to or extensions of contracts.

Recommends where and when asbestos should be removed.

Extensive knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and controls, example; Hydronic, Variable Refrigerant Flow, RTU Split, and Package Terminal.

Design and analysis of Building Automation Systems regarding HVAC.

Ability to estimate HVAC projects and assist with developing budgets.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring recommendations, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree; and/or ten years or more of job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to compose communication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or Board of Education.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Director of Construction and Capital Projects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $65,241 to $86,769 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required